Impodimo Game Lodge

Impodimo Game Lodge Overview

This is one of the few affordable lodges in the very upmarket Madikwe Reserve, South Africa. Impodimo has lovely suites, good service and the reserve has great game viewing. The 75,000 hectare reserve borders Botswana and is home to the Big Five (Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo and Leopard) as well as being known for its Wild Dog and Cheetah sightings.

Built into a hillside, each of the luxury suites come with a full ensuite bathroom, outdoor shower, fire place and private deck. The lodge has an underground hide right next to a waterhole so you can sit and enjoy the wildlife come to drink and play it the water.  The lodge offers morning and afternoon game drives as well as bush walks.

For families, the deluxe suites comprise of two bedrooms, a private deck, lounge/dining area and a separate kitchen. There is also a private pool which can be fitted with a safety net for young children. The lodge is very child friendly, children over the age of 6 are allowed on the normal game drives, younger children are catered for with shorter ‘kids bumble bee’ game drives. They also have babysitters at the lodge. The lodge runs a kids program and each child receives a welcome pack on arrival.